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Jessie Forbes

Thunder Bay,ON

Summary

Social work student pivoting into climate and energy research. Experienced in qualitative research, community engagement, and project coordination. Committed to equity-focused approaches supporting Net-Zero pathways in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Student

Drug Treatment Court (Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre)
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Coordinated community sessions, workshops, and interdisciplinary meetings with partners and stakeholders
  • Co-facilitated group programs with culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches
  • Collaborated with Knowledge Keepers, service providers, and community members to support equity-focused engagement of participants
  • Supported qualitative research by transcribing, organizing, and analyzing participant interviews and group session notes
  • Synthesized key themes and insights to inform program reporting and knowledge-sharing materials
  • Assisted in preparing reports, presentations, and summary documents for diverse audiences

Board of Directors Member

Ontario Public Interest Research Group Kingston
11.2023 - Current
  • Completed training on consensus decision-making.
  • Co-managed and planned activities to encourage community building and political engagement for social and environmental justice.
  • Attended monthly meetings to collectively respond to organizational challenges and implement strategies for effective communications, outreach, volunteer development, and campaigns.
  • Facilitated community workshops and events to promote trust, connection, and explore alternatives to policing and prisons for conflict resolution.

Camp Counsellor

Camp Erin
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Completed training on child grief, coping exercises, and camp activities.
  • Supported campers through a weekend of conversations and activities focused on their experiences with grief.
  • Attended and facilitated pre- and post-camp activities to foster further connection between campers.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.

Production Assistant

BCS Group
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Successfully hit target deadlines for copy editing support and design production with print and digital material.
  • Assisted in hiring and training interns on company procedures and style guidelines.
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.

Editorial and Project Assistant

Canadian Abilities Foundation
05.2022 - 04.2023
    • Participated in advocacy and educational efforts towards an inclusive, universally accessible society.
    • Directed area of emphasis, organized material, and wrote according to prescribed editorial style.
    • Completed thorough research into topics related to disability, parenting, and healthcare.
    • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.

Retail Associate

Ransom
05.2021 - 04.2022
    • Greeted customers from around the world, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
    • Refined communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Volunteer and Communications Coordinator

Best Buddies Queen's Chapter
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Built a strong bond with a community member who has an intellectual and developmental disability by engaging in various activities with them weekly for two years.
  • Organized and attended monthly events for all members.
  • Was the main point of contact for volunteers, community members, and relevant organizational leads.
  • Produced monthly newsletters for members to stay updated and motivated to explore new activities with their buddies.

Buddy Volunteer

Autism Partnership (ASUS)
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Built a relationship with a child in the community who is on the spectrum through weekly activities.
  • Attended monthly group events with the child.
  • Earned the confidence of both the child and their parent to such an extent that they entrusted me with babysitting.

Outreach Coordinator

Accessibility Committee (AMS)
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created and implemented a campaign to increase awareness of and participation in accessibility initiatives on campus.
  • Established connections and liaised with various campus and community organizations to collaborate and work towards shared objectives.

Education

One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
12-2025

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy, And Economics

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
04.2024

Skills

  • Qualitative research, transcription, and thematic analysis
  • Report writing, editing, and summarizing findings
  • Coordinating community sessions, workshops, and meetings
  • Settler ally developing understanding of Indigenous worldviews and equity-focused practices
  • Workshop and group facilitation with trauma-informed approaches
  • Strong organization, administration, and project management
  • Professional communication with diverse stakeholders
  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online collaboration tools

Timeline

Social Work Student

Drug Treatment Court (Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre)
01.2025 - 08.2025

Board of Directors Member

Ontario Public Interest Research Group Kingston
11.2023 - Current

Camp Counsellor

Camp Erin
05.2023 - 06.2024

Production Assistant

BCS Group
08.2022 - 04.2023

Editorial and Project Assistant

Canadian Abilities Foundation
05.2022 - 04.2023

Retail Associate

Ransom
05.2021 - 04.2022

Outreach Coordinator

Accessibility Committee (AMS)
09.2018 - 05.2019

Volunteer and Communications Coordinator

Best Buddies Queen's Chapter
04.2018 - 04.2020

Buddy Volunteer

Autism Partnership (ASUS)
09.2017 - 05.2019

One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Lakehead University

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy, And Economics

Queen's University

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